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Launch of the 50th Commemoration of the Women's March to the Union Buildings in Pretoria (1956)

19 February 2006

2006 has been declared the "Year of the Women in South Africa". Its significance arises from the fact that it marks the 50th anniversary of the womens' march to the Union Buildings on 9 August 1956. Read More

Pregnancy Education Week : 18 - 26 February 2006

17 February 2006

The aim of Pregnancy Education Week is to provide pregnant women, their partners and the broader community with the knowledge of how to ensure a safe pregnancy outcome for both the mother and her baby. Read More

Budget 2006/07

16 February 2006

Accelerated and shared economic growth in the Western Cape Focusing our energy on: Read More

MEC of Local Government and Housing, Qubudile Richard Dyantyi is meeting all Mayors and Municipal Managers on a Provincial Advisory Forum

15 February 2006

On the 16th of February 2006, the MEC of Local government and Housing in the Western Cape Qubudile Richard Dyantyi will meet all Mayors and Municipal Managers at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Read More

Government to Deliver a New Home of Football for Central Karoo Region

14 February 2006

In a demonstration of commitment to service delivery, MEC Jacobs will hand over an upgraded sport facility, the Rustdene stadium, to the Central Karoo region at a fitting function on Saturday February 18, 2006. Read More

Provincial Climate Change Seminar

12 February 2006

Under the leadership of Provincial Minister Tasneem Essop, the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP), in partnership with the South African National Biodiversity Institute Read More

Condom / Sexually Transmitted Infections Awareness Week

9 February 2006

"29 million condoms will be distributed by the Health Department in our province alone this year " Minister Uys said today. They are freely available at all our facilities throughout the province and there is no excuse for people to have unprotected... Read More

Launch of the Social Incubator Programme

8 February 2006

Thank you very much Programme Director. Honourable Cameroon Dugmore, MEC for Education Chairperson of the Standing Committee, Ms Joyce Witbooi Honourable Members of the Standing Committee Heads of Department Councillors present, leaders of our... Read More

One Billion Rand Deal to Develop the Foreshore

8 February 2006

The Department of Transport and Public Works, Media 24 and Property Development recently concluded a R1 billion agreement to boost development on the foreshore. Read More

Tygerberg's School of Nursing Delivers Excellence in Training

8 February 2006

Tygerberg Hospital Nurse Training School excel Read More

MEC Visits Bereaved Bus Accident Families and School

7 February 2006

WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION MEC Cameron Dugmore this morning visited the school and the families affected by the bus accident yesterday near Malmesbury, where two learners from the Anne Pienaar Memorial Primary School died when a bus overturned. Read More

Launch of Strategy To Engage Learners After School Hours

7 February 2006

In a first for the Western Cape, MEC Jacobs will launch the Social Incubator Programme - a strategy aimed at empowering and engaging learners after school hours as a Departmental contribution to the Provincial Social Capital strategy. Read More

Smoking Habit in Cape under Global Spotlight

7 February 2006

Researchers based at the University of Cape Town (UCT) have been probing the implications of the high smoking rates in Ravensmead and Uitsig communities. Read More

High Anti-Retroviral Adherence Rates

6 February 2006

Data compiled by the Western Cape Health Department's HIV and Aids Directorate indicate high adherence rates to anti-retroviral treatment (ART) in the province. Results show that 9 745 (93%) of the 10 515 patients on ART in December 2004 remained on... Read More

MEC Shocked at Deaths of Primary School Learners in Bus Accident

6 February 2006

Western Cape MEC for Education Cameron Dugmore has reacted with shock upon hearing of the tragic and sudden deaths of two primary school girls (grades 2 and 5) in a bus accident this afternoon near Malmesbury. Read More

New Oncology Equipment Installed on the Eve of World Cancer Day

2 February 2006

The acquisition of a new R 3,2 million Oncology Afterloader, installed at the Tygerberg Hospital, is celebrated on the eve of World Cancer Day on 4 February. Read More

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